A
resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department
of Environment and Conservation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and
Davidson County, extending the term of the grant and providing for additional
funding.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County previously entered into a Grant
Agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation,
for waste tire collection and disposal, which Grant Agreement was approved by
the Metropolitan Council by Resolution RS2003-17; and,

WHEREAS, three
prior Amendments to this Grant Agreement were approved by the Metropolitan Council
by Resolutions RS2004-307, RS2004-355, and RS2005-860, increasing the amount
of this grant and extending its term; and,

WHEREAS, the parties
wish to again amend that Grant Agreement, as provided in Amendment 4 and 5,
a copy of which is attached hereto; and,

WHEREAS, Amendment
4 and 5 extends the Grant Agreement until June 30, 2007, provides for a grant
to the Metropolitan Government for 2006-2007 in an amount not to exceed $450,000,
and increases the grant funding for 2005-2006 to $552,224.30; and,

WHEREAS, it is
to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County that this grant be amended.

NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND
DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That
Amendment 4 and 5 to the Grant Agreement by and between the State of Tennessee,
Department of Environment and Conservation, extending the term of the grant
until June 30, 2007, increasing the amount of funding for 2005-2006 to $552,224.30,
and providing for $450,000 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County for waste tire collection and disposal, a copy of which Amendment is
attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan
Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That
the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Department of Public Works,
based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 3. That
this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.